as in quickening
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as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
Mr. Clark animates history for his sixth graders by frequently showing up for class dressed like some famous historical figure
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Recent Examples of animating
C.j. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Such was the spirit animating Manaea’s decision, four months into a moderately successful bounceback campaign, to just pitch like Chris Sale.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
But when seen against the context of Wednesday’s market rout, the direction of those shifts also gives an indication, however faint, of the narrative animating the markets.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Torso 2 dons a white transparent skin that encloses 910 muscle fibers animating its 164 degrees of freedom and includes 182 sensors for feedback control.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2024
As for the Bruckner, the Berliners succeeded in animating a figure who is too often treated as an impassive statue.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Those tools included narration, archival material, score and the creative touch of animating Kahlo’s paintings.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
The main theme animating many of the posts about the Thompson killing was that UnitedHealthcare and other insurance companies harm and kill Americans by denying coverage in the name of profit.
—Ken Dilanian, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Before the Copa del Rey final in April, which Mallorca lost, Nash was animating the crowd, embracing mallorquinismo (Spanish).
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
Far from nihilism, the idea informed a code of personal sacrifice animating a military ethos among recent civilians now repelling Russian attacks.
—C.j. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Such was the spirit animating Manaea’s decision, four months into a moderately successful bounceback campaign, to just pitch like Chris Sale.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
But when seen against the context of Wednesday’s market rout, the direction of those shifts also gives an indication, however faint, of the narrative animating the markets.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Torso 2 dons a white transparent skin that encloses 910 muscle fibers animating its 164 degrees of freedom and includes 182 sensors for feedback control.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2024
As for the Bruckner, the Berliners succeeded in animating a figure who is too often treated as an impassive statue.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Those tools included narration, archival material, score and the creative touch of animating Kahlo’s paintings.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
The main theme animating many of the posts about the Thompson killing was that UnitedHealthcare and other insurance companies harm and kill Americans by denying coverage in the name of profit.
—Ken Dilanian, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Before the Copa del Rey final in April, which Mallorca lost, Nash was animating the crowd, embracing mallorquinismo (Spanish).
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for animating
Verb
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But at the time, the theory that providing children with stimulating activities would help them more than rote learning and academic drills was revolutionary.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Jan. 2025
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For only the second time in at least a decade, top leaders last month made stimulating spending and domestic demand their top priority in 2025.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune Asia,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Luna will also meet with Uranus in a surprising trine, bringing exhilarating breakthroughs and unexpected conversations to the forefront.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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All as the Chiefs’ passing game will feature receiver Xavier Worthy back after an exhilarating rookie season, receiver Rashee Rice returning from injury and the Chiefs presumably re-signing receiver Hollywood Brown.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Add the 3 ½ tablespoons butter and, stirring continuously, cook until the caramel reaches 238 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes more.—
Kelly Brant,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook uncovered without stirring.—
Kelly Brant,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But for her community, comedy is cathartic and therapeutic.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Workers who take care of children at Connecticut’s therapeutic autism centers aren’t required to undergo background checks that include a review of child abuse records, which is one of several gaps in oversight of these centers cited in a new report from the state’s Office of the Child Advocate.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The immune-boosting health benefits of elderberry juice Elderberry juice is a curative tonic—at least according to the many studies that have analyzed its benefits in recent years.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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The discovery of life-saving antibiotics, the development of protective vaccines, curative cancer treatments – all were proven by clinical trials.—
Lisa M. Krieger,
The Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The antitrust case’s remedial phase is set to begin in April.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
4 Feb. 2025
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Existing federal law already provides for possible remedial actions to confront this problem.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Animating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animating. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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